Black Bean Cakes

These are really delicious, especially when served with sour cream or the homemade sauce included in this recipe! They are great for Chinese New Year.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 175 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 3 cups dry black beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place black beans in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, or until tender.

Step 2

In an electric blender or food processor, process black beans until smooth. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and cilantro; blend. Roll the mixture into balls, allowing 3 tablespoons of mixture per ball.

Step 3

Place balls between sheets of wax paper and press down on the wax paper to form 1/8 inch thick rounds.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet. Fry the cakes 2 or 3 minutes per side.

Step 5

In a bowl, combine yogurt, milk, and cayenne pepper (to taste). Serve the sauce over the hot black bean cakes.